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PR 101: Five Tips for Pitching USA Today

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To cut through the clamor of the thousands of pitches and press releases received by the staff of Gannett’s flagship paper, consider the following tips. Cision’s Media Research team reaches out to thousands of journalists each day in an effort to enhance our knowledge base. Be mindful of industry and cultural trends.

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PR 101: How to Pitch The New York Times

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Cision’s Media Research team reaches out to thousands of journalists each day in an effort to enhance our knowledge base. Here’s a few themes we’ve complied when pitching one of the toughest, yet most desirable outlets: The New York Times. Email pitches with discretion. Don’t call.

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Why Hiring a PR Freelancer May Be Better Than Full-Time

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Still, they can provide a wide range of services, from creating press releases and pitching stories to journalists to managing social media accounts and monitoring coverage. Further, a specialized Freelancer is likely to have an extensive knowledge base of their particular field, including industry trends and best practices.